Shem and Japheth cover their father's nakedness; Ham has already witnessed it. Etching by Viguet after C.P. Marillier.

  • Marillier, Clément Pierre, 1740-1808.
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15726i
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Bible. O.T. Genesis 9.18-25. The son shown on the right, Ham, is the father of Canaan. When Noah discovers Ham has seen him naked, Noah curses Canaan. The other two sons are blessed because they turned their faces away

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1 print : etching ; border 14 x 9.1 cm

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Noé ivre par surprise. Marillier inv. Viguet sculp. Tom. 1. r. Page 29.

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Wellcome Collection 15726i

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